Download one of these trail-mapping apps to make sure you can always find your way in the great outdoors, whether you have cell service or not.
Instruments
The Best Gear to Learn Music Like a Pro
Want to play guitar, piano, or your old clarinet? From mics to metronomes, here’s a list of our favorite tools for learning a musical instrument.
Monoprice’s $250 Planar Magnetic Headphones Sound Awesome
The Monolith M570 from the low-cost accessory maker are the best sub-$500 headphones I’ve heard in years.
The Best Sites, Apps, and YouTube Channels to Learn Music
Modern technology makes studying to play a new instrument easier than ever. And the best part? Most of these tools are free or affordable.
Need a Soundtrack for Your YouTube Video? Ask an AI Composer
A new music creation plug-in uses machine intelligence to compose songs on the fly that match the visual tone and rhythm of creators’ videos.
The Best Memorial Day Sales on Tech, Gaming, Home, and More
There are deals on the best streaming stick, our favorite sunglasses, and dozens of other WIRED top picks this holiday weekend.
Fender’s Mustang Micro Is the Perfect Portable Amp
This pocket-sized accessory lets you play (and record) your electric guitar anywhere.
Adam Savage’s Apron Is Tailor-Made for Your Toughest Projects
Whether you paint nails or houses, the Savage Industries Apron can stylishly and comfortably hold all your tools.
Crush the Dance Floor With These Colorful Retro Beat Machines
The Polish company Polyend has collaborated with a trio of electronic music artists to infuse its audio creation hardware with blasts of color.
How Audio Pros ‘Upmix’ Vintage Tracks and Give Them New Life
Experts are using AI to pick apart classic recordings from the 50s and 60s, isolate the instruments, and stitch them back together in crisp, bold ways.